The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-06-22
ALONG the KENNEBEc.

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branches Of the kcunehec river. or the
Dead river with the Kennebec, and the
numerous trout ponds in that vicinity
and the almost boundles- forest- make it
one Of the famous fishing and hunting
places of Maine. Among the Numerous
trout ponds within accessible distance
from The Forks we mention. MeAic,
Fish. knights Carry AMI Pleasant on the
East side Of the River with Dead river,
Chase Stream, Cold Stream, Salmon
Stream. otter. Little y BE- ktlsorr.
Moose. spencer. an rarln on the west
side Of the river. These ponds all
abound in trout and there are ~ many Of
them. they are in such II line forest
country Of hill and dale that there Is lit
tic danger that they will be "ll>hed TO
death" Many Of them are somewhat
difficult Of access and can be- reached on
~ on foot through the woods by old sup
PLY or lumber roads by the direction of
where trout are caught in great numbers
that are easily accessible from The Forks
by team; Parln pond on the Canadian
road H. miles from The Forks. and Pleas
ant pond miles down the river 10 Car
ratunk aud three miles cast from that
point. Thus it will be seen that The
Forks is the natural .'basc Of supplies,
and base Of operations" for fishermen
and sportsnen and its advantages must
be apparent to all. The Forks as Il
pleasure resort offers also the advantage
Of superior hotel accommodations. The
hotel was built about . years ago by the
late Ex-Governor Coburn and the late Jo-
,cph Clark and i, now the property Of the
heirs Of these deceased gentlemen. For
many years Mr.. Clark was landlord and is
very pleasantly remembered by large
number of people who have been his
guests. The house is large airy and con-
veuiently arranged for the comfort and
pleasure Of guests. From the broad ve'
randa in front one gets fine views OF the
kennebec to the south and of Dead river
to the west with ranges of hills on either
side of each rising almost to the dignity
of mountains. The east branch Of the
Kennebcc flows swiftly past as il in
haste to unite with the waters Of the
Dead river 30 rods below, forming with
the back ground Of green wooded banks
"A picture Of surprising beauty that is
seen to grand advantage from the
windows of the spacious dining room.
his hotel Is run by j. IL. Frame Co
Mr.. Frame il the landlord and he and
Mrs Frame evidently work in unison Tor
the one object of making their hotel
homelike and inviting to their many
guests Their tables are not only heavily
| laden but are attractive, their rooms well
kept, their beds clean and the attendants
attentive. Those who 90 there once vii
want to 20 again. Here one gets tron
fresh from the brook and done to {
turn" The most eXacting epicurean car
find nothing better. If you do not be
licye this, try it and become convinced by
actual experience.
We are Informed that the conduct OF
crews of rivcrdriycrs up river this sea
son is a very great Improvement over for
mer years. The new liquor law, as The
amendat0ry cnactmcnts OF last winter are
famliarly called, has closed up lots OF
disreputable places that supplied many OF
the men with the meancst quality OF
poor rum and they could not get it thi'
year for love or money. The grcai major
ity of the men are good civil men but
who, if they can get whiskcy will drink
it and create n disturbance, Kick up row
in short order. This year all has beer
peaceful and serene, and the men have
been orderly and e ntcnanly.
A trip up The kenncbec from Skowhe'
gan in June is well worth the time given
to it, if invigorating air, sublime scenery
and enjoyment generally are the things
sought. In the matter Of the fresh,
green vcrdurc of spring, this month has
the advantage of later in the season, but
tanly is very delightful riding in any
part of Maine during the early autumn
months and Somerset is no exception to
this rule unless it may be it is exception
ally fine, owing to the vast tracts of
wooded country.
The citizens of the up river towns, So
Ion, Bingham and above, are very much
Interested in the Boston and Quebec Air
Line railroad, and all seem to want it to
come direct to Skowhegan, instead of
via North Arson aud Norridgcwock,
low Scion, are equally Interested to have
it follow the river and make the Somcr-
set road part Of the proposed road.
Railroad projects furnish the chief topic
of conversation and inquiry along the
Upper kennebcC now.
We find that the opinion prevails up
the kennebec, that while there is dcarth
of ''the ardent" at Augusta on account of
the vigorous enforcement Of the law,
there are many places where 1t is quite
freely dispersed at SIX rwhegan. We can
not say about Augusta, but must say that
Skowhegan has 1.-THE symptoms that
there is a basis of fact for the assertions
of our up river friends.
Omer Clark is one Of the busy men
now. The low water makes the logs run
hard and jams are continually forming on
the heads OF islands. falls and gravels. |
The transferring CT men from one point
to another where they can be used to the
best advantage, requires the skill that
comes from long experience. MIR. Clark |
knows every inch Of the liver and just
how to handle his 300 men.
The crew in charge OF Austin Eames |
has worked on the falls at this village |
and the gravcls below for several years
past. Mr. Eames has usually orked on
Dead River until his services are no long
or required and then with part of his |
crew, he has been Transferred to this place |
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